Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
565D65
RGB
86, 93, 101
HSL
212, 8%, 37%
HSB
212, 15%, 40%
CMYK
15, 8, 0, 60
LAB
39, -1, -6
LCH
39, 6, 255
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 252
XYZ
10, 11, 14
LUV
39, -4, -7
HWB
212, 34%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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